John Fredrick Kroon, 82, of New Era, MI passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born December 30, 1942, in Detroit, the son of Jacob Arthur and Margaret Mary (Hugye) Kroon. He died suddenly of a heart attack while visiting his daughters in Allen Park. 

John was a man of God, high school teacher, Army veteran, mechanical engineer and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus who served as Past Grand Knight of Mary Queen of Peace Hart Council 2199. John was a brightly shining beacon of faith, hope and charity to all who knew him, especially his children. He was their cheerleader, encourager and a true model of Catholic fatherhood. John loved the Lord with his whole heart, and loved his neighbor as himself for the love of God. Always concerned about the well-being of others, a defender of life, adventurer, and a joyful player of games, his legacy will live on in his children and in the campground he provided for his family. We pray that his example of perseverance in the final seven years of his life on kidney dialysis will inspire in everyone who knew him a greater respect for life.

John is survived by: his wife, Amy; children, Alysia (Greg) Bouchard, Nathan, Theresa and Jenny Kroon; grandchildren, Ben and Ellie Bouchard; sister, Mary Ellen (Edward) Simpson; brothers, Arthur (Mary) Kroon, Martin and Michael Kroon and many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by: his parents, Jacob Arthur and Margaret Mary Kroon; brother, Jack (Margaret) Kroon; and sister, Margaret (Sam) Zainea.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 6825 South 50th Avenue, Montague, Michigan 49437, with Rev. Ronald Hutchinson presiding. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455, and one hour before the service at the Church. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery with military honors. Luncheon to follow.

Flowers welcome. Please consider memorial contributions to: The Samuel Omogo Foundation, 1751 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 (www.SamuelOmogoFoundation.org).

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

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